David Vaughn III facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 23, 1973 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| High school | Whites Creek (Whites Creek, Tennessee) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Memphis (1991–1995) |
| NBA Draft | 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 1995–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1997 | Orlando Magic |
| 1997–1998 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1998 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1998–1999 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1998–1999 | Near East |
| 1999 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1999–2000 | Cantabria Lobos |
| 2000–2001 | Near East |
| 2001 | Viola Reggio Calabria |
| 2002–2003 | G.S. Olympia Larissa |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 341 (2.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 361 (3.1 rpg) |
David Vaughn III (born March 23, 1973) is an American retired professional basketball player. He was known for playing as a Power forward.
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Early Life and College Career
David Vaughn was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He went to Whites Creek High School in Tennessee. During his high school years, he was recognized as a top player. USA Today even named him to their All-USA First-Team.
After high school, David attended the University of Memphis. He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers from 1991 to 1995.
NBA Career Highlights
In 1995, David Vaughn was chosen in the 1995 NBA draft. The Orlando Magic picked him in the first round, as the 25th overall player. He was a tall forward, standing 6 feet 9 inches.
Vaughn played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for four seasons. His NBA career lasted from 1995 to 1999. During this time, he played for several teams. These included the Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, and New Jersey Nets.
In his NBA career, David Vaughn played in 118 games. He scored a total of 341 points. He also grabbed 361 rebounds.
Playing in Europe
After his time in the NBA, David Vaughn continued his basketball career. He moved to Europe to play professionally there. He played for teams like Near East BC in Greece and Cantabria Lobos in Spain. He also played for Viola Reggio Calabria in Italy and G.S. Olympia Larissa in Greece.
Life After Basketball
As of September 2009, David Vaughn was living in southwest Orlando, Florida. He was supporting his wife and their two children.
